Konrad's appearance startled Ernst who'd not expected him to show up.

　　At least, not so fast.

　　With his crazed silver eyes staring directly into Konrad's purple hues, and his index aimed at his face, Ernst proclaimed:

　　"You?! How could it be you?! How could it not be?! Ernst supposes it was inevitable. Welcome!"

　　Ernst then lowered his index, and his eyes s.h.i.+fted toward Yvonne who stood by Konrad's side.

　　"What beauty, what s.e.x appeal, simply out of this world. With such a woman by your side, why do you still need to plunder Ernst's garden? Greedy, you are greedy. But it's fine. It's all fine.

　　Now, Ernst sees the truth."

　　Amused, Konrad chortled.

　　"Oh, and what truth is that?"

　　Ernst's eyes s.h.i.+fted back onto Konrad, and his lips flashed a smile.

　　"First, Ernst wants to know your true name."

　　"Konrad."

　　"Good, Konrad. In just a few days, you've put our fifteen states on their knees, unified our land, and established a new dynasty. The military, the court, the wealth, the women, all are within your hands.

　　Good, very good. Truly worthy of being a demon sp.a.w.n.

　　But Ernst isn't sad, because having embarked on the road of the conqueror without absolute heartlessness, you're doomed to suffer. Ernst can see that within your demonic eyes, besides bottomless ambition, care still remains, if only for the women by your side.

　　Alas, on the path of conquest, on the road to become supreme, suffering losses is inevitable. In your pursuit of absolute power and domination, there will be a time when you'll set them aside, a time when you won't be there for the ones you genuinely care for.

　　Fate will choose that moment to play a joke on you. And from experience, Ernst can tell you, Fate is a cruel mistress that will p.r.i.c.k your heart with ten-thousand daggers."

　　Ernst declared with wide, crazed eyes that didn't match his level tone.

　　Hearing his words, no ripple flashed on Yvonne's face. If she thought anything of them, she didn't show it.

　　As for Konrad, his smile broadened.

　　"Nice swan song. However, I beg to differ, and if Fate wishes to mess with me, I will f.u.c.k her into submission, like all the rest. As for you, you've outlived your usefulness."

　　Konrad stretched out his hand, causing terrible demonic energies to barrel into Ernst and fill his body.